OBD Guide

P1109

BARO Sensor Circuit Out of Range High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Deterioration in acceleration dynamics
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable engine operation at idle
  • Problems starting the engine in some cases

Causes

  • Faulty atmospheric pressure sensor (BARO)
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Corrosion or oxidation of contacts
  • Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring and connections of the BARO sensor
  2. Clean sensor connector contacts
  3. Check the resistance and output voltage of the sensor
  4. Replace the faulty BARO sensor if necessary
  5. Check and replace wiring harness if necessary

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